James Weldon Johnson School vs Ps 7 Samuel Stern
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 417 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
James Weldon Johnson School
New York · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
516 students
Ps 7 Samuel Stern
New York · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
348 students
| Measure | James Weldon Johnson School New York, New York | Ps 7 Samuel Stern New York, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 25 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2241 of 2,536 | #1899 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #41645 of 50,301 | #35298 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 516 | 348 |
| Enrollment | 516 | 348 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 95.5% | 90.5% |
| Students per teacher | 11.2 | 7.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 31% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 23% | 32% |
| city | New York | New York |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ps 7 Samuel Stern scores higher on the Success Index (US) (35.0 vs 25.1).
- •Ps 7 Samuel Stern does better on math proficiency (32% vs 23%).
- •Ps 7 Samuel Stern does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 31%).
- •Ps 7 Samuel Stern does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (90.5% vs 95.5%).
- •Ps 7 Samuel Stern does better on students per teacher (7.3 vs 11.2).
- •James Weldon Johnson School is the larger school with 516 students compared with 348.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is James Weldon Johnson School better than Ps 7 Samuel Stern?
On the Success Index (US), Ps 7 Samuel Stern ranks higher (35.0 vs 25.1 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are James Weldon Johnson School and Ps 7 Samuel Stern?
About 417 m in a straight line, between New York and New York in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
James Weldon Johnson School: 516. Ps 7 Samuel Stern: 348. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do James Weldon Johnson School and Ps 7 Samuel Stern rank in New York?
James Weldon Johnson School is 2241st of 2,536 and Ps 7 Samuel Stern is 1899th of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).